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The Vicarage Boys

My two brothers, my sister and I were evacuated from London to Great Bedwyn at the begining of the Second World War.We were billeted in the vicarage opposite St Mary's Church, the vicar's name was Mr Phillips. My sister Joan was later billeted with Mrs Downton who lived next door to Police Sergeant Stokes. I have so many happy memories of life in the village. I worked for Farmer Kerr at harvest time, leading a huge Shire horse and cart to collect the threshed stooks of corn to where they were building a rick. My brother Christopher and I had our portraits painted by Mrs West, I would love to know if it still exists. Sadly Christopher died in 2008.

Written by Joseph Cozier. To send Joseph Cozier a private message, click here.

A memory of Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire shared on Saturday, 3rd January 2009.

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RE: RE: The Vicarage Boys

I was very interested to read your memory. We are lucky enough to own the house you lived in during the war. I would love to hear more. The house is now called The Glebe House. We have done a great deal of work restoring it. I would be happy to send you a picture of it.

Comment from Claire Lewis on Monday, 7th March 2011.

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